The following are highlights from the Piedmont police blotter. For more information, including about other cases, visit the police department at 403 Highland Ave.

monday, sept. 23

8:04 p.m. -- Grand Avenue. A woman told police that someone broke into her vehicle while it was parked across from Ace Hardware, smashing a window and stealing her purse from the trunk. It happened sometime between 7 and 7:45 p.m. The victim later told police that she received a call from a woman who said she had found the purse, and that she would be dropping it off at the police station.

tuesday, sept. 24

9:15 a.m. -- Fairview Avenue. Someone stole a stroller off a front porch, and shortly after reporting the theft the victim discovered possibly the same stroller for sale on Craigslist, police said. The theft occurred sometime after 10 p.m. Monday.

12:03 p.m. -- Pacific Avenue. A caller reported a hit-and-run that may have occurred sometime the previous night. But the caller also said the vehicle damage may be older and did not wish a report.

3:14 p.m. -- Grand Avenue. An officer walked through a residence with a homeowner after a witness reported noticing a man acting suspiciously at the property, including walking up and down the front steps and looking into windows. The home appeared secure, police said.